Unlocking Success: Understanding The Qualities That Make a Great Leader

Good leadership is not only crucial in the context of business but all aspects of life. It helps one take an authoritative role and ensure that they, and everyone under their care, can succeed. Therefore, it is considered a desirable characteristic you can have. Fortunately, although people may claim good leaders are born, as a life coach in Dubai, my experience has shown that the truth is contrary. If you have not been effective in a leadership role in the past, you can correct your errors and perform better in the future. To achieve this, I will be revealing the qualities you need below.

Self-awareness and willingness to develop themselves

Good leaders are aware of themselves: they know their strengths and their flaws. They also strive for personal improvement, aiming to become a better version of themselves. If you wish to encapsulate this quality, you need emotional intelligence. That is the capacity to identify and control your emotions while handling interpersonal relations with sensibility and empathy. The reason why is because it allows you to listen well, be open to feedback and criticism, and be more willing to change yourself. 

To improve on your self-awareness and personal development, you should do the following.

• Set achievable goals and be determined to accomplish them. If you fall short or make mistakes, then take responsibility for this. 
• Place boundaries between your professional and personal life. Do not let one affect the other.
• Always focus on the bigger picture and not become prey to distractions and obsession over minor details. By doing this, you can manage your time more effectively. 
• Make a list of your strengths, flaws, and preconceived biases that could affect your thoughts and decisions. While self-assessments are helpful, feedback from your team and supervisor could improve the accuracy of your reflection. You can also undergo career coaching in Dubai to gain better insight into yourself. 
• You should set improvement goals based on what you have learned about yourself. These must be measurable so that they can be assessed with ease.
• Be aware that situations may arise that cause mistakes to happen and interfere with tasks' smooth progression. Then plan for them in advance so that you can respond in a timely and thoughtful manner. 

A willingness to develop their team

The best leader is not only focused on themselves; but, are also invested in developing their team by delegating tasks, mentoring and coaching them. If you wish to develop this quality, then you need to do the following.

• Recruit people with a wide range of skills from various backgrounds and help develop them by providing the necessary tools and space to establish trust and work together. 
• Delegate tasks responsibly, without favouring a few members. Everyone in the team should be given an equal opportunity to accomplish challenging tasks and grow. 
• As a mentor, be empathetic and assertive at the same time. By doing this, you will still be respected but will also be able to win the loyalty of your team. 
• Actively seek and establish a genuine connection with people who will help the team become strong, even if their skill set does not suit your current needs. They could prove to be a vital asset in the future.
• Always carry out training so that your team members can develop their skills and thrive. However, make sure to treat them right so they are not motivated to leave.

Champion strategic thinking and innovation

As a leader, you need to look forward and consider the path your organization is on. The future is a key aspect you need to pay attention to. You need to consider internal factors, including external ones, before making any strategic decision. By engaging in the following behaviour, you can improve your strategic thinking and innovation. 

• Have a flexible attitude and be open to new ideas. 
• Focus on the future and maintain a positive view.
• Be genuinely invested in the company and the field it operates in. If you are enthusiastic, your team will mirror the same emotion.
• Encourage your team to be innovative and creative by holding brainstorming sessions. 
• Be practical when it comes to setting goals and targets. 

As mentioned in the beginning, good leaders need not be born; they can be made. Therefore, practise the above and implement them into your life. If you wish to undergo life coaching in Dubai, contact me at Unlocked Potentials. Then, with the proper guidance, you, too, can become a pillar of effective leadership.